
Vintage bookshelf · 1970s
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
- First published
- 1972
- Reading stage
- For older children
Reading this with your child
In this 1972 book, Peter's younger brother Fudge makes everyday family life feel a bit chaotic. This is a great read for older children or siblings who recognize that frustration, though you may want to preview the turtle episode for sensitive readers.
Poetry, activities, and longer fiction. Check the parent notes before choosing these for a younger child.
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Publication history & sources
This book is in the Publishers Weekly historical bestseller survey. Inclusion in that survey documents its cumulative popularity, but does not establish a specific sales rank within the 1970s.
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